Meta wants help from nuclear energy developers to power its data centers for AI, saying it needs up to four gigawatts of supply to meet surging demands.
Meta wants help from nuclear energy developers to power its data centers for AI, saying it needs up to four gigawatts of supply to meet surging demands.
The move comes amid a drive by big tech firms to find new sources of energy, as AI models increasingly grow in size and require more and more power.
The 4GW Meta says it may require is enough to power four million homes by some counts. Google, Microsoft, and Oracle have all begun developing nuclear power partnerships.
Meta said the drive to accelerate AI innovation — and other advanced technologies that will „build the future of human connection“ — will require new electric grids along with new sources of reliable, clean energy. To help achieve that with nuclear power, Meta announced a request for proposals to help find potential partners.
„Supporting the development of clean energy must continue to be a priority as electric grids expand to accommodate growing energy needs“, the company said in a blog post.
